The Jewish Exponent
Encyclopedia
The Jewish Exponent is a weekly community newspaper
serving the Jewish community of Philadelphia. Published continuously since 1887, its circulation was over 55,000 in 2006.
The paper was founded by 43 prominent Philadelphians—among them Henry Samuel Morais
—who pledged that it would be "devoted to the interests of the Jewish people." It was an early supporter of Zionism
.
In the 1940s the paper experienced financial difficulties, and on May 5, 1944, it was purchased by the Allied Jewish Appeal, a pre-cursor of the Jewish Federation
of Greater Philadelphia, which still publishes it. In 1999 it established a website containing an online version of the newspaper.
The current Executive Editor is Lisa Hostein, who took the position in January 2009, replacing Jonathan S. Tobin
. Carin M. Smilk is the Managing Editor.
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
serving the Jewish community of Philadelphia. Published continuously since 1887, its circulation was over 55,000 in 2006.
The paper was founded by 43 prominent Philadelphians—among them Henry Samuel Morais
Henry Samuel Morais
Henry Samuel Morais was a Jewish-American writer and rabbi born in Philadelphia, Pa and educated at private and public schools of that city. He received his religious instruction from his father, Sabato Morais. For about twelve years he was a teacher in the schools of the Hebrew Education Society...
—who pledged that it would be "devoted to the interests of the Jewish people." It was an early supporter of Zionism
Zionism
Zionism is a Jewish political movement that, in its broadest sense, has supported the self-determination of the Jewish people in a sovereign Jewish national homeland. Since the establishment of the State of Israel, the Zionist movement continues primarily to advocate on behalf of the Jewish state...
.
In the 1940s the paper experienced financial difficulties, and on May 5, 1944, it was purchased by the Allied Jewish Appeal, a pre-cursor of the Jewish Federation
Jewish Federation
A Jewish Federation is a confederation of various Jewish social agencies, volunteer programs, educational bodies, and related organizations, found within most cities in North America that host a viable Jewish community...
of Greater Philadelphia, which still publishes it. In 1999 it established a website containing an online version of the newspaper.
The current Executive Editor is Lisa Hostein, who took the position in January 2009, replacing Jonathan S. Tobin
Jonathan S. Tobin
Jonathan S. Tobin is the senior online editor of Commentary magazine, a neo-Conservative monthly magazine covering politics, international affairs, Judaism and social, cultural and literary issues....
. Carin M. Smilk is the Managing Editor.